When the four people's introduction to the battle situation ended, it was past noon and all the food and food in the hall was gone. The strangers collected them one by one and sent them to the hall. The meeting officially began. The strangers walked out of the hall, closed the door, and patrolled around. No outsiders were allowed to approach.
The eight people in the hall had extremely serious expressions. Apparently, they had also thought about the development of the future situation.
Bai Qi was the first to speak: "Changping and Zhao lost 400,000, Handan is empty, and the people are afraid. If a large army approaches, Handan will be destroyed."
Wang Lu said: "It has been a year since the soldiers marched into Hedong in October last year and entered Hedong in March. My family has been waiting for me. My wife and children are leaning against the door. No one is dead or injured. Now that the battle is over, I would like to send all the soldiers back to their hometown and fields." , and focus on being good citizens.”
Wang Ling also said: "The land in Shangjun and Beidi is vast but the people are sparse. The fields are barren and the wealth is not enough. Now that I have gained all my achievements, I would like to return them to the fields. I can get hundreds of thousands of stones of food every year. What's more, he has been conquering since summer. It's winter now, but I don't have any winter clothes. It would be a good idea to send him back."
Sima Jin said: "Those who have done great work are difficult to achieve but easy to fail; those who have the right time are rare and easy to lose. Now that we have achieved the right time and lost our achievements, it is not too late to regret it. I think it is convenient to attack."
The King of Qin asked: "Will you also attack it, or attack it?"
Sima Jin said: "It's convenient to attack it, but if we attack it, I'm afraid the city will be too strong to be taken down!"
Bai Qi said: "Although the city of Handan is strong, the soldiers are afraid and have no intention to fight. How can I care? I ask you to use one hundred thousand people to behead the Zhao captives as a sacrifice!"
Weiwei said: "It is five hundred miles from Shangdang to Handan. There are many ravines and crisscrossing roads, so it is better to slow down and wait for the time."
Bai Qi said: "The Zhao people are newly defeated, this is the time. When will we wait again?"
Weiwei said: "Shangdang has lost all traces of its people and has no food or fodder. The Qin has penetrated deeply into Handan. If it is impossible to advance, what can be done?"
Bai Qi said: "In the past, Zhonggeng Hu Yang led ten thousand troops into Wu'an. Handan was shaken and a large army came towards it. However, Zhonggeng's entire army was able to escape. If there is no benefit in advancing, we can return via Hanoi."
Wang Lu said: "I followed Zhong Geng into Wu'an and returned from Handan City. At that time, Handan came to us with a large army, and Zhong Geng was in a dilemma. In fact, it was in embarrassment. Thanks to the majesty of the king and the power of Prime Minister Zhang, I was able to save my head. It was actually very dangerous! "
Zong Zhengdao: "Taiyuan is to the north of Hedong, and there is still Han land on Fen. Hedong is far away from Handan. If Taiyuan takes advantage of the opportunity and comes in, what will it do? With the current plan, it is better to attack Taiyuan. Taiyuan is close to Hedong and Shangjun. They all have close reinforcements, but Handan is newly defeated and will be unable to support them."
Zong Zhengde was highly respected, and although he had little to do with the military, he was not confused about major matters, and the relationship between the major forces was clear. When he mentioned the direction of Taiyuan, Bai Qi immediately agreed and said: "Wei Zongzheng's words are wrong. If a hundred thousand troops go to Taiyuan, Taiyuan will be taken out. This will cut off one of his arms."
When the King of Qin saw that Pi Wan did not speak, he asked, "Wan Wei must be able to teach him!"
Pi Wan said: "Changping has an army of 100,000 people. After years of fighting, all the accumulation in Hedong has been exhausted. If we fight in Taiyuan with another 100,000 people, I am afraid that there will be no grain of food in Hedong and only soldiers."
Pi Wan's words made everyone fall into silence. East of the river is empty and without support, everything will be in vain.
The King of Qin said: "Prime Minister Zhang has sent out 50,000 prisoners and is about to reach the east of Hedong. All the ministers are good at planning where to go."
King Qin's words once again aroused everyone's interest. When new soldiers arrive, they must make a difference. Bai Qi said: "But there are 50,000 people. I ask you to lead them, either to Taiyuan or to Handan. If you move with your camera, everyone will benefit from it!"
Pi Wan said: "Qin's soldiers receive a month's worth of food. If they eat because of the enemy, it is natural. If the stalemate lasts for a long time, Hedong will be destroyed!"
Bai Qi said: "Is there nothing left to gain from the new gains from Hedong?"
Pi Wan said: "Changping has been fighting for many years, and those who are lucky are following the road one after another. Those who are working hard in the fields are only half an ear old. They are all old and weak, so we can know the results. But it is lucky that we can resume farming this spring and there is no famine!"
The King of Qin said: "The victory in Changping was achieved through planning and planning in Hedong. The Shangdang is empty and the fields are barren, which is the same as before. What can we do if we actually go to the Shangdang?"
Pi Wan said: "The Shangdang was attacked and the people were withered. It is not easy to recover. Therefore, there are more than 100,000 households in the Shangdang, and now there is not even one out of ten left. However, the family homes and fields are still there. May the king forgive the sinners and move them The officers and people of the county should be pragmatic. The spring plowing should be done at the right time."
Wang Ling said: "The people of Ba, Shu, and Nanjun are separated from the north and the south. Their customs are different, and their plants are different. If the people in Guanzhong can learn the way, it will be beneficial to stay there."
The King of Qin said: "There are 20,000 people in the pass, and 50,000 are about to arrive. Will we get 70,000 people? Will we be able to do it?"
Wang Ling said: "Although Shangdang is familiar with the land, it has been deserted for several years, and it will take time to reclaim it. Moreover, Shangdang is close to Zhao. If he comes with a large army, Shangdang will no longer be the king. With ministers planning, Guanzhong The 20,000-strong army was left with the party's eldest son to reclaim the land and rectify farm implements, grain seeds, ditches, etc. Then one army was sent out of Handan and another army was sent out of Taiyuan to act as a barrier to prevent them from attacking each other. In spring, everyone returned. Farmer, he will be fine."
The King of Qin said: "Is it possible for you to guard the party with your ministers?"
Wang Ling said: "It will definitely work."
Bai Qi said: "Changping was defeated and Handan was shaken. Why are you so obsessed with Shangdang? You took advantage of its disadvantages to take Handan, even though ten Shangdangs are not enough to add to it. How can you lose the greatness just because you are small!" Wang Ling's face was red and his ears were red. Dare not answer.
The King of Qin said: "Taiyuan is blocked by mountains and rivers and is crisscrossed by ravines. It is easy to defend but difficult to attack. Wei Wei Wan has been under the command of Pi for a long time, so he must know it."
Pi Wan said: "Taiyuan is surrounded by mountains on three sides, Fenshui flows, the mountains and rivers are dangerous, the city is high and the pond is deep, and the people are prosperous. It was the old capital of Zhao, and today Taiyuan and Handan are connected, forming the two wings of Zhao."
The King of Qin asked: "How can Taiyuan and Handan be opened if the mountains and rivers are blocked?"
Pi Wan said: "The Pi family is thousands of miles away from Taiyuan. In the meantime, the cities in Fenshang are blocking us, so we can't get there in person. But after hearing the news, we go to the party and we can get through!"
Pi Wan's words shocked everyone. If Shangdang is the passage connecting Taiyuan and Handan, then cutting off Shangdang will not split the Zhao country into two!
While everyone was discussing, a stranger said outside the door: "The letter from Xianyang has arrived!"
King Qin said: "Send it here!"
The stranger came in, put a bunch of bamboo slips on King Qin's case, and then left.
The King of Qin inspected the seal and opened the bamboo slips, which briefly described yesterday's main government affairs. It said: "When the King of Han heard that he was better than Changping, he surrendered all the people of Zhao and presented the wall in congratulations." Finally, he said: "Fifty thousand prisoners in Guanzhong. In October, I hope the sun will rise and we will arrive at Puban."
King Qin said: "The five great officials of Xianyang are all in Changping and Hedong. Who is willing to take them?"
Bai Qi said: "Either Taiyuan or Handan, the king can choose a place. I am willing to lead troops to overcome it!"
The King of Qin said: "You have worked hard and lost your son at the beginning of the year. I would like to return to Xianyang for a while! I want to divide my troops into Taiyuan and Handan. I don't want to win. I just want to know the situation of the mountains and rivers and the entrances and exits. I can draw them in my heart one by one. In the spring Then come back and regain your farmland."
The remaining three, Wang Lu, Sima Jin and Wang Ling, all expressed their willingness to go.
The King of Qin said: "All the ministers have been busy for many years, and they are tired again. I am uneasy."
All three of them said: "Sincerity is what you need!"
The King of Qin said: "Luan and Jin Qing returned to Pu Ban, and each brought 20,000 troops to plunder Taiyuan and Handan; Wan Qing brought 10,000 troops to build a bridge to Shangdang. Ling Qing returned to Changping, dispatched all his troops, and wrote about his achievements. I am a poor man. I will return to Xianyang in a few days. I have Qing Meng in Changping and would like to take him back with me."
Pi Wan said: "Meng Qing is now joining the Northern Army, and he has made great achievements with Wei Bing."
The King of Qin said: "The two lieutenants from Shangjun and Beidi are working hard together. I am willing to work for you when called upon by me."
Everyone responds.
Suddenly, someone outside the door reported again: "There is an urgent military report in Changping!"
Everyone's expressions changed. King Qin said: "Let's call him in!"
The stranger opened the door, and a military envoy hurried in. He held the command and said politely: "I have received the order from Captain Bing and reported it to Lord Wu'an and the generals. The sentry found that there was heavy dust rising in the northwest and northeast of Shangdang, fearing Taiyuan and Handan." Zhao Jun is here to help!"
Bai Qi asked: "How much is the distance?"
The military envoy said: "The sentry was sent out for thirty miles, but still not seen. It should be fifty miles away."
Bai Qi asked: "When will you leave the camp?"
The military envoy said: "I came out in the middle of the night."
Bai Qi said: "What's the order from Lieutenant Bing?"
The military envoy said: "I haven't heard of it yet."
Bai Qi waved the envoy to retreat, and then said to King Qin: "I am willing to return to Changping in a hurry to attack the Zhao army!"
King Qin looked at everyone and asked, "What do you think?"
Wang Lu said: "The ones he supported were Changping's army. Now that Changping's army has been defeated, there is nothing he can do."
Bai Qi said: "If you attack it when it is unprepared, you will definitely break it."
Pi Wan said: "Although our army is victorious, it actually suffers from seven or eight injuries and is mostly exhausted. Jia Yu will attack them bravely, but they will not be able to cope with it. My intention is that if Zhao Jun in Changping is killed, he will retreat."
Bai Qi said: "If we defeat Shangdang's two armies in one battle, it will not be a good idea!"
Sima Jin said: "If we use swordsmen to fight and strike them one by one, we will definitely win a great victory."
The Weiwei said: "You don't know the enemy's situation, you don't know the terrain, and you want to take advantage of luck, how can you do what you did!"
The King of Qin said: "That's good! That's what the Weiwei said! It must also be connected with his own changes, which is called victory. As I wish, the two ministers Lu and Ling returned to Changping, and the two ministers Jin and Wan entered Puban, and each Go with your camera. Mr. Wu An will help the widow return to Xianyang."
Everyone should leave. Wang Lu and Wang Ling were about to return to Changping. They took a short rest, arranged a ride from the swordsman's public carriage, and were escorted by a hundred swordsmen on horseback, and then set off in a hurry. Sima Jin and Pi Wan were preparing to go to Puban. They were arranged to rest in a house and wait until they set off tomorrow. Zong Zheng and Wei Wei took Bai Qi to another room in the city to discuss returning to Xianyang.
At night, Changping returned to report that there were 50,000 reinforcements from Taiyuan and 150,000 reinforcements from Handan. They were only one day away from Shangdang. In addition to mobilizing troops to prepare for the battle, 240 weak members of the Zhao army have been sent back to Zhao.
The King of Qin asked: "Chief Zuo Shu and the five senior officials are here, are you okay?"
The military envoy replied: "It's unknown."
King Qin asked again: "Who gave the order?"
The military envoy replied: "Beidi Lieutenant!"
Wang Hao and Wang Ling arrived outside Gaodu City at night. A military envoy was sent from Gaodu to inform Li Bing and others that he had returned. Li Bing immediately sent Wang Lu's personal camp to escort the two men to the Taniguchi camp. Li Bing, Wei Xi, Nanjun Wei and Meng Ao all came to meet at the Tukou camp. Meng Ao introduced today's military situation to Wang Lu: After receiving the news of the incoming army, he sent three thousand men to occupy Changzi, Tunliu and Lucheng respectively. These three cities currently have no citizens, but there are Qin soldiers, so their defenses are not perfect. At the same time, he released the young Zhao soldiers and ordered them to return to Zhao. After Zhao Jun's sentinels came into contact with our army's sentinels, the army did not continue to advance and camped in the valleys around Tongshan and Licheng.
